RISING: Justo Ontario
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]S[/su_dropcap]inger, songwriter, and producer Justo Ontario encountered his passion for music at church and home since his parents were both music lovers. His modern soul and R&B were born in Jesus’ house before being progressively molded throughout an adolescence rich in music! With only two tracks, “Dancin'” and “Fever”, the artist proves that he is able to reach everyone from the “anti-mainstream music coffee-shop hipsters” to the “radio programmed music-heads”. We interviewed the rising artist and guess what? More music is coming soon!
Deer Du Bois Playlist #123
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]E[/su_dropcap]very Wednesday on HighClouds, from now until death do us part, we publish the picky playlists of our Brussels’ friend and collaborator Deer Du Bois. He has been demonstrating a real talent in highlighting emerging and talented acts and imposes himself as a real talent-spotter. Every week, his playlist is a sharp and buzzing selection of new discoveries in indie and pop music. And lucky you: we are now your fresh and fun place to weekly seat and savor his delightful “indie.tronic.dream.pop.chill.wave” cocktail. So, do you mind a cup?
Drugdealer – Suddenly (feat. Weyes Blood)
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]M[/su_dropcap]ike Collins will release an Ariel Pink-produced LP under the name of Drugdealer, on September 9 via Weird World. The first single “Suddenly”, which features Weyes Blood, is absolutely amazing. It’s a surprising and groovy pop ballad, with changes of pace and where the piano and the saxophone bring some delightful retro vibes.
Shells – Jagwar
If SHELLS is not yet on your radar, then it is time to add her. After “Gold”, that was released two months ago, the British newcomer just shared her second ever offering ‘Jagwar’ which is a sweet pop track that perfectly showcases her beautiful voice.
How To Dress Well – Lost Youth / Lost You (NSFW)
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]L[/su_dropcap]o-fi and experimental R&B artist Tom Krell aka How to Dress Well recently teased a new LP: “Care”. This fourth opus will be the follow-up to 2014’s “What Is This Heart?” and is planned to be released on September 23 via Weird World and Domino. Going with this announcement, the Chicago-born artist also shared a Ben Tricklebank-directed ode-to-love video for the breakup single “Lost Youth / Lost You”. A beautiful slightly-NSFW version of the video is also available.
Father John Misty – Real Love Baby
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]T[/su_dropcap]wo months ago, Joshua Tillman aka Father John Misty released a new track on his Soundcloud account. Today, the track was released again with an official and mastered version via Sub Pop. “Real Love Baby” is a perfect summer tune, reminiscent of The Beach Boys who would have tried Motown. The singer, who is active and a must-be-followed artist on Twitter, also revealed that he was offered $250,000 to cover The Backstreet Boys‘ “I Want It That Way”.
clipping. – Baby Don’t Sleep
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]L[/su_dropcap]os Angeles-based experimental hip-hop trio clipping. has just announced a new album. “Splendor & Misery” will be out on September 16, via Sub Pop and Deathbomb Arc. The announcement comes with a new single and an amazing Cristopher Cichocki-directed video: “Baby Don’t Sleep”.
Deer Du Bois Playlist #122
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]E[/su_dropcap]very Wednesday on HighClouds, from now until death do us part, we publish the picky playlists of our Brussels’ friend and collaborator Deer Du Bois. He has been demonstrating a real talent in highlighting emerging and talented acts and imposes himself as a real talent-spotter. Every week, his playlist is a sharp and buzzing selection of new discoveries in indie and pop music. And lucky you: we are now your fresh and fun place to weekly seat and savor his delightful “indie.tronic.dream.pop.chill.wave” cocktail. So, do you mind a cup?
